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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,934.22, 725,998.22 and 271,004.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,934.22, 725,998.22 and 271,004.93 is: 406,561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,934.22 : 725,998.22 = 271,004.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,934.22/725,998.22 = 271,004.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,934.22x = 725,998.22 × 271,004.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,934.22x = 196,749,096,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,749,096,791.23/483,934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,561.65

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